Variety Playhouse

Variety Playhouse, Little Five Points. Historic room, useful for tracking which underground acts are graduating.

Address

1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA

Website

variety-playhouse.com

Phone

(404) 524-7354

Google rating

4.7 · 2556 reviews

Primary focus

underground acts

Wednesday, November 11

8:00 PM

Tab Benoit w/ Jesse Dayton

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Tab Benoit is a 4x Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. After a 13-year hiatus, Tab is back with his latest effort, I Hear Thunder, on his own label, Whiskey Bayou Records. The new album was his first #1 in the Billboard charts in over 30 years. Read more about it in Billboard here.. …

Thursday, November 12

8:00 PM

Sanctuary Park Tour: Celebrating 40 Years of The Jayhawks

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

For more than forty years, The Jayhawks have created music that embodies the enduring spirit and soul of classic American songwriting. The Jayhawks emerged from Minneapolis in the post-punk era of The Replacements, Hüsker Dü and Soul Asylum. They pioneered today’s Americana movement through a series of classic albums that introduced rock audiences to their unique musical stew of country, folk, soul, Britpop and rock 'n' roll. The band has played most every major music festival, from Farm Aid to Primavera Sound, Pinkpop to Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky. …

Friday, November 13

7:30 PM

THE ELOVATERS

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name for lovers of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Stick Figure and more. Their music has been featured on CBS' Hawaii Five-O and their song "Boston" was played during the World Series Parade when the Boston Red Sox won in 2018. …

Saturday, November 14

8:00 PM

Paula Cole THIS FIRE: 30

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Paula Cole returns to the stage with THIS FIRE: 30—a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of This Fire. A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for her fearless writing and genre-blending sound, Cole broke boundaries with songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant. On THIS FIRE: 30, Paula will perform This Fire in its entirety—revisiting the era-defining music that sparked a generation and bringing new life, nuance, and power to the songs fans have carried with them for decades. …

Sunday, November 15

8:00 PM

Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram - The Hard Road Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a rare 21st century guitar hero and the undisputed future of the blues,” Christone “Kingfish” Ingram stands at the crossroads of history and innovation, channeling the spirit of the Delta while boldly reimagining what comes next. Now, with his new album, Hard Road, Kingfish looks back at his extraordinary GRAMMY® Award-winning journey thus far by lighting out for previously unexplored musical territory, infusing his signature sound with a genre-blurring approach fraught with creative urgency and heretofore untapped emotional range. …

Tuesday, November 17

8:00 PM

Fruit Bats

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

The midwest, particularly the part of the midwest Eric D. Johnson hails from, is a largely flat expanse. Zipping through it on the highway, you’ll see cities and towns rise up in the distance, but blink and you’ll miss other man-made rejoinders to horizontal living dotting the landscape, hill after hill, built from the refuse of the past: landfills. Some of these hills make for great sledding spots, parks, and trails. Others turn organic waste into compost. …

Wednesday, November 18

8:00 PM

Joy Oladokun: The Heavy Things Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Joy Oladokun is one of today’s most compelling genre-defying voices. A queer Black musician and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Oladokun has become a vital cultural voice, writing songs that explore identity, faith, mental health, and social justice with honesty and restraint. Those themes remain at the heart of Hope Is A Heavy Thing, Oladokun's new 12-track album, due September 25. …

Thursday, November 19

8:00 PM

Jalen Ngonda: Doctrine of Love Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Jalen Ngonda honours soul music's rich history while pushing it forward into new territory, an artist who’s both archivist and explorer, a disciple of the greats actively shaping the future of music. Having spent the last three years growing this new soul vision from small clubs to arenas and festivals across the world Ngonda stands poised to become the new spokesman of authentic soul with the release of his second album Doctrine Of Love. …

Friday, November 20

8:00 PM

Frankly Scarlet & Runaway Gin

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Frankly Scarlet is a band of seasoned musicians from Atlanta, GA that plays the music of the Grateful Dead…… and they put their own “fingerprint” on it. “When we are playing together…..we are really listening to each other and we are having meaningful, musical conversation to create our own interpretation of The Grateful Dead.” We are life-long Deadheads. For us it is more than just the music………it is a lifestyle…........ a way of conducting yourself. …

Saturday, November 21

8:00 PM

An Evening With Big Head Todd and the Monsters

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Big Head Todd and The Monsters have persisted as a rare force of nature in rock 'n' roll. The platinum-selling Colorado quartet-Todd Park Mohr [vocals, guitar, keys, sax, harmonica], Brian Nevin [drums, percussion], Rob Squires [bass, vocals], and Jeremy Lawton [guitar, keys, vocals, steel guitar]-have consistently churned out undeniable and often uplifting anthems fueled by a hybrid of no-nonsense hard rock, simmering soul, dyed-in-the-wool blues, and a twist of country. …

Sunday, November 22

8:00 PM

JoJo: The High Road - 20 Years Unplugged

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

JoJo is one of the most accomplished and respected vocalists at the intersection of pop and R&B, celebrated for her powerhouse voice and remarkable longevity. Breaking through as a teenager, she made history with chart-topping hits like "Leave (Get Out)," "Too Little Too Late," "Baby It's You," and "Disaster," becoming the youngest solo artist ever to reach #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart. …

Friday, November 27

8:00 PM

The SteelDrivers

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Only Nashville could give birth to a band like the SteelDrivers: a group of seasoned veterans -each distinguished in his or her own right, each valued in the town's commercial community - who are seizing an opportunity to follow their hearts to their souls' reward. In doing so, they are braiding their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul, blues, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic hybrid that is old as the hills but fresh as the morning dew. This is new music with the old feeling. …

Saturday, November 28

8:00 PM

The SteelDrivers

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Only Nashville could give birth to a band like the SteelDrivers: a group of seasoned veterans -each distinguished in his or her own right, each valued in the town's commercial community - who are seizing an opportunity to follow their hearts to their souls' reward. In doing so, they are braiding their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul, blues, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic hybrid that is old as the hills but fresh as the morning dew. This is new music with the old feeling. …

Sunday, November 29

7:00 PM

Alex Jean

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Alex Jean is a Christian hip-hop artist, songwriter, and guitarist from Orlando, Florida, using music to share the Gospel and encourage listeners through authentic, faith-centered storytelling. Blending modern hip-hop with meaningful lyricism, Alex creates music centered around faith, purpose, identity, and life with Christ. His mission is to glorify God through his artistry, bring the kingdom of heaven here on earth, and spread God’s kingdom through his music while creating songs that connect with both believers and those seeking something deeper.

Wednesday, December 2

8:00 PM

THE MUSICAL BOX proudly presents …AND THEN THERE WAS…PHIL

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Renowned for their high quality reproductions of historic Genesis performances since 1993, The Musical Box takes fans along for a time-travel ride, offering people a chance to relive the magic of this unique experience. These replicas has required exhaustive visual, scenic, audio and musical research even tracking down the original music instruments used at the time. The visual aspect of The Musical Box shows are based on thousands of photos and many amateur films taken at the Genesis concerts, as well as the original slides used by the group during their shows. …

Thursday, December 3

8:00 PM

Shakey Graves

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Across his career, Shakey Graves—a.k.a. the performance moniker of Austin, Texas-born Alejandro Rose-Garcia—has intentionally created thrilling musical adventures tailored to each fan: burning CDs and putting them in personalized decorated bags · building intricate scavenger hunts that send fans in search of unique tapes · and Bandcamp-exclusive releases. "The fans and musicians that really resonate with me—and the inexplicable ways that I find things that I like—are usually entirely through randomness and chaos and accident," Rose-Garcia says. …

Friday, December 4

8:00 PM

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

For over a decade, Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute has proven to be the most authentic live recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s golden era. With a reverence for the legendary group's rich history, Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute masterfully captures the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic sound. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of "Rhiannon" and “Songbird” to the electrifying energy of "Go Your Own Way," every performance is a journey through the timeless classics that defined a generation and continues to influence pop and rock music today. …

Saturday, December 5

8:00 PM

nimino: keep me awake tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

nimino is one of the most exciting names in electronic music. His 2024 hit I Only Smoke When I Drink has surpassed 250 million streams, charted on the UK Singles Chart, and spent over 20 weeks on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Chart. He followed I Only Smoke When I Drink with his Creek EP in March 2025, which was then followed by a series of notable single releases. nimino has performed at major festivals such as Coachella, Lollapalooza, Leeds Fest, Boomtown, Field Day, Cercle, CRSSD, and Lightning in a Bottle, as well as sold-out headline shows at venues globally. …

Wednesday, December 9

8:00 PM

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Living In The Light Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Hailed as "one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world" by NPR's World Cafe, Tommy Emmanuel got his start at the age of six, when he first began touring his native Australia with his family's band. As a teenager, he earned a reputation as a highly sought after sideman and session player, and by his early twenties, Emmanuel was playing on chart-topping hits and performing with acts like Air Supply and Men at Work. …

Thursday, December 10

8:00 PM

Takuya Nakamura

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Takuya Nakamura moved to the United States in 1990 to study under the legendary jazz theorist and composer George Russell at the New England Conservatory of Music. Under Russell’s tutelage, Nakamura honed his craft and developed a profound understanding of jazz theory and composition, which would become fundamental to his innovative approach to music. In 94' Nakamura moved to New York City, where he quickly became a staple in the vibrant Jazz and Jungle scene. …

Friday, December 11

8:00 PM

Eddie 9V

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Eddie 9V has an endless stockpile of cool stories – and you’ll find twelve of them on his most recent studio album Saratoga, released in November 2024 on the fabled Ruf Records label. A thrilling mix of Southern soul, blues, rock, and funk, Saratoga proved to be a gamechanger: a road trip-ready record filled with razor-sharp observations, vintage textures, and raw humanity. It also marked a major career milestone: Eddie 9V’s soulful sound began reaching hundreds of thousands of new fans across the globe. …

Saturday, December 12

8:00 PM

BrOasis - Oasis Tribute

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Wednesday, December 16

8:00 PM

Matisyahu : Festival of Lights Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Creativity is like a fire in a fireplace: You have to tend it or it will go out. For nearly two decades, Matisyahu has kept his creative spirit aflame by evolving his sound, melding genres, and testing the limits of the musical traditions that have inspired him. …

Thursday, December 17

8:00 PM

Kevin Scott's All Star Holiday Revival

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

On December 17, 2026 at the Variety Playhouse, Kevin Scott and an incomparable assemblage of A-Team players will join forces to present Kevin Scott’s 11th Annual Allstar Holiday Revival. In past years, the show has included an eclectic selection of tunes ranging from southern soul, gospel, funk, acid jazz, and rock n roll, along with seasonal standards to add just the right amount of holiday flavor. Kevin Scott’s 11th Annual Allstar Holiday Revival includes band leader, Kevin Scott (Gov’t Mule, John McLaughlin, Col. …

Friday, December 18

8:00 PM

Cracker

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Cracker has been described as a lot of things over the years: alt-rock, Americana, insurgent-country, and have even had the terms punk and classic-rock thrown at them. But more than anything Cracker are survivors. …

Saturday, December 19

7:00 PM

Nacho Redondo: Terapia de Grupo

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Sunday, December 20

7:00 PM

Holiday Hootenanny 15 - A Benefit for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Lineup Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon) Joe Craven (David Grisman Quintet, Garcia/Grisman) Jeff Sipe (ARU, Leftover Salmon, Warren Haynes) Trina Meade (Trina Meade & Co.) Rev. Jeff Mosier (Mosier Brothers Band, Blueground Undergrass, ARU) John Mailander (Bruce Hornsby, Billy Strings) Lyndsay Pruett (Jon Stickley Trio) Ted Pecchio (Codetalkers) Danny Wytanis (Ghost-Note) Gaurav Malhotra (Grant Green Jr., Mosier Brothers, Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks) Richie Jones (Asydequest) Jared Womack (Grass is Dead) Joel Forlines Tyler Martelli (Mon Rovia) Danimal Pinson Matt Williams (Mosier Brothers …

Thursday, January 7

8:00 PM

DJ Meredith Marks

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

MEREDITH MARKS IS AN INTERNATIONAL DJ, ENTERTAINMENT MOGUL, AND ENTREPRENEUR, CELEBRATED FOR HER HIGH-ENERGY SETS THAT BLEND HOUSE, POP, AND UNEXPECTED, CROWD-IGNITING TWISTS. A CULTURAL FORCE THROUGH BRAVO TV'S THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF SALT LAKE CITY, SHE BRINGS EFFORTLESS GLAMOUR, MODERN STYLE, AND A REFINED MUSICAL AESTHETIC TO EVERY PERFORMANCE. MEREDITH'S WORK SPANS CONCERT HALLS, LUXURY HOTELS, NIGHTLIFE DESTINATIONS, PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS, AND HIGH-IMPACT BRAND ACTIVATIONS, SOLIDIFYING HER STATUS AS A SOUGHT-AFTER PRESENCE FOR EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN EVENTS. …

Thursday, January 21

8:00 PM

Meshell Ndegeocello

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO’s first two Blue Note albums – The Omnichord Real Book (2023) and No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin (2024) – have persuasively reasserted her status as an unparalleled force in modern music, earning her the first two GRAMMY Awards to honor her own albums in her three-decade long recording career, exploding any remaining notions of genre boundaries, and coalescing a tight-knit creative circle that operates collectively in the spirit of their motto: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO IS A BAND. …

Friday, January 22

8:00 PM

Leo Kottke

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. After adding a love for the country-blues of Mississippi John Hurt to the music of John Phillip Sousa and Preston Epps, Kottke joined the Navy underage, to be underwater, and eventually lost some hearing shooting at lightbulbs in the Atlantic while serving on the USS Halfbeak, a diesel submarine. …

Saturday, January 23

8:00 PM

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS - WINTER 2027 TOUR

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

“The California Honeydrops...evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” -Rolling Stone Formed in the subway systems of Oakland, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia), Outside Lands, Monterey Jazz, Lightning In A Bottle, and touring with B.B. King, Dr. John, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and Allen Toussaint. …

Thursday, January 28

8:00 PM

Watch What Crappens: In The Mix Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Obsessed with The Real Housewives? Summer House? All things Bravo? We're here to help. Winner of the 2026 iHeartPodcast Award for Best TV Podcast, Watch What Crappens is the top destination for Bravo recaps, gossip, and shadiness. We air five times a week — but nothing compares to catching us live in a room full of fellow Bravo fans. Hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam are taking the show back on the road — join them as they dissect nearly every detail of every show on Bravo, live in your city.

Saturday, January 30

7:30 PM

Wolves in the Throne Room

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Heretics of the Black Metal genre and the Kings of USBM, WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM have returned with sharpened teeth. Their new album Estuary carries the hallmark of their unyielding dedication to the physical craft and analog production techniques, executed with zero cut corners. After more than twenty years, the pioneers of Cascadian Black Metal have neither withered, rested, nor recycled past glories. They continue to rise with unparalleled strength, and Estuary is their most ferocious and genre-bending record to date. …

Tuesday, February 2

8:00 PM

KAMIJO

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

KAMIJO is a Japanese vocalist, composer, and producer whose career spans more than three decades, defined by a singular fusion of music, theatrical storytelling, and visual artistry. Raised in a musical family, he made his major debut in 1999 as the vocalist of LAREINE and later formed the symphonic metal band Versailles in 2007, leading world tours across more than 20 countries and pioneering headline performances in Latin America. …

Friday, February 5

8:00 PM

Yonder Mountain String Band

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Yonder Mountain String Band, a driving force in roots music for nearly three decades, return with Good As True(2026), their twelfth studio album. Across the record, Yonder moves between drive, harmony, and open space, writing about relationships in all their forms and the work it takes to stay connected. Featuring eight new original songs, the album digs into communication, the conversations that carry us forward and the ones that fall apart. The things we say, the things we mean, and what gets lost in between. …

Thursday, February 11

8:00 PM

The Wood Brothers

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

The Wood Brothers have learned to trust their hearts. For the better part of two decades, they've cemented their reputation as freethinking songwriters, road warriors, and community builders, creating a catalog of diverse music and a loyal audience who’ve grown alongside them through the years. That evolution continues with Heart is the Hero, the band's eighth studio album. …

Friday, February 19

7:30 PM

Rising Appalachia - Trade My Troubles Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

In Appalachia, farmers still practice the ancestral tradition of companion planting. Corn grows tall as a trellis, beans climb the corn, and squash provides the ground cover. Rising Appalachia cultivates a similar symbiosis in their music, where Southern folk traditions, New Orleans swamp culture, and Atlanta’s street spirit strengthen each other. …

Saturday, February 20

8:00 PM

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - 2027 Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Few bands command a stage, or a crowd, quite like Baltimore’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Driven by an infectious live energy and a relentless touring schedule spanning nearly two decades, the dynamic quintet—”Scrambled Greg” Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], Alex "Gator" Petropulos [drums, vocals], and new member Jon Brady [keys, vocals]—has built an undeniable reputation as one of the most electric live acts on the tour circuit today. …

Friday, February 26

8:00 PM

The Robert Cray Band

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Legendary soul-blues musician returns with All Over Again, his first album in 7 years. Recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, All Over Again captures 5-time Grammy winner Robert Cray at the peak of his powers. Illustrious drummer Steve Jordan is All Over Again’s producer and plays on every track. “Steve understands my sound,” says Robert Cray of a working relationship with Steve Jordan that stretches back to 1986 when Keith Richards hired both men to join a supergroup backing Chuck Berry for Taylor Hackford’s Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll concert film. …

Sunday, February 28

8:00 PM

Dan and Peggy Reeder

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

The cult-favorite-folk songwriter Dan Reeder performs alongside his angelic-voiced daughter, Peggy Reeder, whose voice has brought a fresh spark to his sound in their live shows these past two years. In Fall 2024, Reeder shared Smithereens, an album of sharp-witted, deeply human songs that reaffirmed his reputation as one of folk’s most original voices. After two sold-out nights in Nashville during AmericanaFest, he and Peggy embarked on a sold-out West Coast tour that spring. …

Saturday, March 6

8:00 PM

Joyce Wrice - [The Machiko Tour]

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Joyce Wrice is R&B's next breakout star. The San Diego born singer-songwriter released her long-awaited sophomore album, MACHIKO, on October 9th, marking her boldest artistic evolution yet. With over 180 million global streams, acclaimed debut album Overgrown, and collaborations spanning R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music, Wrice has established herself as one of the genre's most compelling voices. …

Tuesday, March 9

7:30 PM

Suzanne Vega - Flying With Angels

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

ABOUT SUZANNE VEGA Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s. Accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, Vega sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. …

Thursday, March 11

8:00 PM

Twin Temple

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Twin Temple have bewitched audiences worldwide with their subversive blend of vintage rock & roll, occult aesthetics and dark theatrical flair. Fronted by Alexandra and Zachary James, the duo seamlessly fuses the classic American sounds of 1950s and ’60s with lyrical themes of empowerment, rebellion, and unapologetic and joyous individualism. Their electrifying and theatrical live performances and unwavering commitment to their craft have earned them a dedicated cult following. …

Friday, March 12

8:00 PM

The Movement Tour: Winter 2027

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alt-reggae fans since their inception in 2003. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid, and John Brown's Body, they've made a name for themselves as reggae shapeshifters with a foundation of insightful lyrics and heavy drum and bass. Today the band consists of founding member, lead vocalist and guitarist Joshua Swain , bassist Jason Schmidt , drummer Gary Jackson , keyboardist/multi-instrumentalist Matt Goodwin, and saxophonist/percussionist Kyle Jerome . …

Sunday, March 14

8:00 PM

VNV Nation - An Evening With

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

VNV Nation is a European based alternative electronic project led by Ronan Harris in the roles of singer, songwriter and producer. Never content with fitting in a category, VNV Nation's sound blends poetic and thought provoking lyrics with a sound that ranges from melodic dance beats and indie-electronic anthems, to haunting ballads and post-classical soundtrack pieces. The live shows are legendary for their energy and positive emotion, drawing a devoted fanbase from across the musical spectrum to sold out tours and headline appearances at festivals in Europe and America. …

Sunday, March 14

8:00 PM

VNV Nation

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

All ages

EBM, futurepop, darksynth

Monday, March 22

8:00 PM

Boy Throb's Real Tour

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Boy Throb (TikTok: 1.4M, Instagram: 1M, YouTube: 121K) launched to immediate success in November 2025 with two goals: securing an O-1 visa for their fourth member, Darshan, so he could move from India to Los Angeles - and winning a Grammy. Known for their pink tracksuits and catchy parody songs, the group hit their first goal within one month. …

Saturday, March 27

8:00 PM

Cigarettes @ Sunset

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

One of the most vital new Southern voices in rock, Cigarettes @ Sunset delivers a one-of-a-kind sound they call “Appalachian possum rock” — a visceral collision of Americana, indie-rock, and Appalachian folk, fueled by a potent dose of punk spirit. …

Thursday, April 8

7:00 PM

Foy Vance World Tour | 2026 & 2027

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

After decades of writing toward one destination, Foy Vance found himself somewhere entirely new. Following the completion of 2026’s The Wake—the seventh and final installment in a cycle of albums he began in the aftermath of his father’s sudden death in 1999—the Northern Ireland-born singer/songwriter felt called to revisit a vast archive of material he’d written over the course of 27 years but never shared with the world. …

Friday, April 9

8:00 PM

An Evening with Shadowgrass

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

With their fast picking and fresh arrangements, ShadowGrass is moving forward in the bluegrass genre by incorporating each member’s varied influences into a fresh project that branches outside the bounds of traditional music while maintaining traditional instrumentation. Each of the band members grew up in a culturally rich area of traditional music, which heavily influences their approach to music. Feeding off of each other’s musical ideas and energy, their music proves to be a constantly evolving world that draws the audience in at every show.

Saturday, April 10

8:00 PM

The Growlers - City Club Live

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

The Growlers have carved out their own mythos in modern rock-a sun-drenched fever dream surf, psych, garage, and California weirdness. At the center is founder and ringleader Brooks Nielsen, whose unmistakable voice and twisted pop sensibility have guided the band from dive bar misfits to cult legends. Now, after six years away from the road, The Growlers return for their first world tour since 2019, with dates spanning Australia, the UK, Europe, and North America. …

Sunday, April 11

8:00 PM

Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co.

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Friday, April 16

7:00 PM

Rocky Dale Davis

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

Friday, April 23

8:00 PM

DIIV - ZIRP! The World

Variety Playhouse · 1099 Euclid Ave NE

This is The New Alternative: a new genre for the 21st century. More specifically: a new genre for music’s optimized VC-funded super deluxe remixed AI-enhanced algorithmically perfected wild west 2020s, where a million streams is great, a billion even better, and a trillion well within reach. …

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